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NG55 LNE

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,050 mi
Last recorded134,050 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 LNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 134,050 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 129,882 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 124,894 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 120,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 116,060 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 113,019 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 113,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2019 108,075 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 104,109 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 104,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 97,997 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 97,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Ball joint for shock absorber lower mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Support bracket corroded and broken, exhaust resting on centre cross brace (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 92,874 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 87,809 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 87,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Ball joint for lower shocker mounting on to suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 81,390 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 75,190 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers prevent full inspection of outer sills

Fail 19 Oct 2013 75,190 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers prevent full inspection of outer sills

Pass 25 Oct 2012 68,769 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 68,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 63,474 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 63,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 54,968 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 45,574 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 45,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 37,614 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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NG55 LNE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 90,995 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NG55 LNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NG55 LNE registered?

NG55 LNE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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